Migs began his music career at 18 years old, as a lead guitarist Hermes and songwriter for a Santa Cruz local band called Zion Sounds. The band split up in the mid-1990's, however Zion Sounds' African and Jamaican style is said to have been a major influence in Migs' personal career. After the band dissolved, Miguel Migs went on to explore electronic music production.
Miguel has produced over 100 remixes to date, including remixes for a number of mainstream artists. Such artists include Britney Spears, Macy Gray and Lionel Richie. Migs has been associated with a variety of record labels, most notably Naked Music Recordings.
In 1998 Miguel co-founded the deep house record label Transport Recordings, along with fellow DJ MFR and Naked Music label director Bruno Ybarra. According to a 2004 article by Stephen Thanabalan in DJ Magazine, Migs was credited for his soul-driven vibes and hailed as one of the pioneers of the nascent house and chill-out revival scene alongside Dimitri from Paris and Bob Sinclair as a result of his early foray into Deep House in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing several highly sought after singles and remixes under the Petalpusher pseudonym. Most recently, in 2005, he founded Salted Music, a record label under Om Records.
Miguel Migs stands at the forefront of electronic music's soulful realm. Whether tackling his original productions or remixes, he achieves an organic-soulful sound by combining the best of both the electronic music world and live instrumentation.
For many years, Miguel's productions have been included on countless compilations and his records have slid into the crates of top DJs across the globe. His music has also landed on numerous TV Shows, including Six Feet Under, Sex in the City, and MTV's Road Rules and Real World.
Contrary to many of his club-centric DJ/producer peers, Miguel is not always concerned with the potential dance floor appeal of his soulful tracks. "It's music you can enjoy and listen to at home, in the club, or anywhere. Not necessarily just to rock the dance floor." explains the Northern California native, who grew up with a true love of reggae, soul, classic rock, jazz, hip-hop and just about everything else.
His impressive discography includes more than 100 original productions and remixes on seminal independent labels such as Salted Music, Naked Music, Astralwerks, Yoshitoshi, NRK, Black Vinyl, Large, Chez, Transport Recordings, Om Records, Defected Records and many others. His recordings have consistently made waves in the underground circuit and have landed on DJ hype charts internationally. He is highly regarded when it comes to remixes, having worked with major label artists such as Macy Gray, Lionel Ritchie and Britney Spears. Miguel additionally has released numerous mix CD compilations on labels including Defected, Naked Music, Southport Weekender and NRK.
Never one to sit still, Migs started his own label Salted Music in 2004. Having been associated with an extensive number of labels throughout his career, he came to realize a desire to have his own base, a vehicle for building his own catalogue of quality material. Salted Music is a foundation for Migs to choose and release music that inspires him, as well as release his own productions and compilations.
Migs wrote and recorded an album (Those Things), released a remix album (Those Things Remixed) put together a new live act and toured with his band Petalpusher, continued to tour all over the world full time as a DJ, worked on his label, and of course, there’s his beloved ‘67 Chrysler Newport convertible and other life things to take care of, too. With Salted’s catalogue growing at a rapid pace there’s now a wealth of great material to share with the fans - leading us to the August 25 release of Get Salted Volume 2 (09).
As a producer, Miguel realizes a strong connection between his electronic music productions and live musical background. He writes his own lyrics and plays his own instruments, be it guitar, bass, percussion or keyboard.
As a DJ, Miguel was recognized and nominated for best DJ in the 2004 House Music Awards held in London. Migs maintains the same approach to his sets as to his productions, combining a variety of influences and styles fused together. The result is funky, deep, soulful, bumping house music. "I like to mix it up and keep it moving smoothly, taking the dance floor through a very spontaneous mix into the realms of quality, deep house music depending on the mood in the room", says Migs. "But, whether it's vocal, tracky, dubby, moody, percussive or broken beat, the sound always remains soulful and funky.
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Those Things
Miguel Migs Lyrics
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What are you thinking
Keep your feelings inside wait 'til no-one's around yeah
I can see this is no good
All you talk about is how I should be
I've had enough of feelin down I think I'm going downtown
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things you do (repeat)
What I do what I don't do what I want to
What you see that I feel that you're not use to
What I give how I live who I'm close to
What makes you think those things you do
What I say when I'm away how I know you
How I look I never took I don't owe you
So anything that I bring I won't show you
What makes you think those things you do
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things you do
Do what I wanna do
Do what I wanna do
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What I do what I don't do what I have to
How I feel what is real wanna show you
By the way I don't play I don't want to
What makes you think those things you do
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things
What makes you think those things you do
The lyrics of Miguel Migs's song "Those Things" focus on someone questioning another person's motive for saying certain things. The song is about someone who is tired of constantly being put down by their partner or friend, who seems to criticize every decision they make. The first verse says, "Why must you say those things, what are you thinking, keep your feelings inside wait 'til no one's around yeah, I can see this is no good". This suggests that the person speaking is fed up with their partner's constant criticism and would prefer it if they kept their feelings to themselves.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "what makes you think those things you do?" This is the singer's way of questioning the other person's intentions. The second verse elaborates on this theme, declaring that the singer will do what they want to do and will not let their partner or friend's negative comments get them down. The singer seems to be questioning why their partner feels the need to criticize them, suggesting that they might be projecting their own insecurities onto the singer.
Overall, "Those Things" is a song about standing up for oneself and not letting other people's criticism bring them down. By questioning why their partner feels the need to say hurtful things, the singer is taking back their own power and asserting their own agency.
Line by Line Meaning
Why must you say those things
What is the reason that you must say such unkind and hurtful things
What are you thinking
What thoughts are causing you to say those things
Keep your feelings inside wait 'til no-one's around yeah
Please refrain from expressing your negative emotions in public and only share them when we are alone
I can see this is no good
I can tell that this behavior is causing us trouble and tension
All you talk about is how I should be
It seems like all you ever mention is my flaws and how I ought to change
I've had enough of feelin down I think I'm going downtown
I'm tired of feeling low and unhappy, so I plan on going out and enjoying myself somewhere else
What makes you think those things
What is your reason or basis for holding those negative thoughts about me
What I do what I don't do what I want to
My actions and inactions are solely my choice and not up to you to dictate
What you see that I feel that you're not use to
You are having a hard time accepting my emotions and feelings that you are unfamiliar with
What I give how I live who I'm close to
My generosity, lifestyle and choice of friends is my own preference
What makes you think those things you do
What is driving you to hold onto those negative assumptions and beliefs about me
What I say when I'm away how I know you
You're finding it hard to believe that my actions when we're apart is reflective of who I truly am
How I look I never took I don't owe you
My physical appearance and my past are insignificant and not accountable to you
So anything that I bring I won't show you
I won't allow you to have access to anything that I hold private or personal
Do what I wanna do
I will do what I feel like doing and nobody has the right to hold me back
What I do what I don't do what I have to
My actions and inactions are solely based on what I feel I need to do
How I feel what is real wanna show you
I intend to show you what my true emotions are and what feels genuine to me
By the way I don't play I don't want to
I don't engage in games or tricks and I simply don't want to participate
What makes you think those things you do
What is the thought process behind your negative assumptions and beliefs about me
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ODIVJardine
What an excellent Album from Miguel Migs, clearly this song is out of this world. Love the lyrics here.
Jim Gryp
2022 and I woke up with this song in mind. Crazy flashback, i loved this song back then!
Jackizo ZA
This is the true essence of house the beat the vocals top class
Dwayne Torno
Lisa Shaw is house music at its best
Roni Alvarez Aquino
Si te gusta este gran tema eres de los mios, saludos . ;0))
master 82575
excellent
renaud payrard
very good rythmics and exceptional lisa shaw... i like your universe.. thanks
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